Orthodontic practices near Acres
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Acres, 75 practices within 10 and 191 practices within 20. The closest is SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, 1.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETONMiddleton | 1.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (407 reviews) |
| Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical ClinicChadderton | 2.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (219 reviews) |
| The Tooth Place Dental SurgeryChadderton | 2.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (106 reviews) |
| Good DentistChadderton | 3.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (49 reviews) |
| Oldham OrthodonticsChadderton | 3.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (86 reviews) |
| Blackley Dental PracticeCrumpsall | 3.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (208 reviews) |
| Deeplish Dental PracticeRochdale | 3.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.4 (32 reviews) |
| Crescent OrthodonticsRochdale | 3.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (104 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Acres with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Middleton, 1.6 miles west; the next are Chadderton (2.7 miles south-east) and Crumpsall (3.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Middleton | 1 | 1.6 miles west |
| Chadderton | 4 | 2.7 miles south-east |
| Crumpsall | 1 | 3.2 miles south-west |
| Rochdale | 6 | 3.6 miles north |
| Heywood | 3 | 4.1 miles north |
| Prestwich | 2 | 4.5 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Acres
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ashley Latter Ltd in Radcliffe (5.0 from 532 reviews), 5.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashley Latter LtdRadcliffe | 5.0 (532 reviews) | 5.7 miles west |
| Whitefield Dental - Cosmetic, Implant & Restorative Dentistry + Skin Dr.Radcliffe | 5.0 (524 reviews) | 5.6 miles west |
| Bamford Orthodontic PracticeHeywood | 5.0 (164 reviews) | 4.1 miles north |
| The Dental Centre | BuryBury | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Acres at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rochdale |
| NHS dental services | NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,254 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 29.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 402 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within Borough of Oldham | 64th closest to an orthodontic practice of 127 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 8% across neighbourhoods in Borough of Oldham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Manchester University Dental Hospital, Manchester — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School — 0.6 miles North Chadderton School — 0.8 miles Dixons Middleton Academy — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 19 schools, about 22,819 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 103 schools, 38,288 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 30.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, Middleton — 2 miles Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic, Chadderton — 3 miles Blackley Dental Practice, Crumpsall — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 75 within 10 miles, 191 within 20 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Acres
Acres is 1.6 miles from SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 75 practices, and within 20 there are 191.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Oldham Orthodontics (3.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 19 of the practices around Acres list clear aligners, the nearest 2.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Acres are commissioned by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, 2.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Acres
Borough of Oldham12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Acres
Orthodontist in Acres: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Acres? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Borough of Oldham.
Where Acres sits locally
Just under 1 km east, Chadderton Fold is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Chadderton Fold, Healds Green, Mills Hill, Slattocks, Chadderton Park, and Chadderton Heights if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Acres
There is no orthodontist on our records in Acres itself. The closest on record are SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, about 2 miles away; Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic in Chadderton, about 3 miles away; and Blackley Dental Practice in Crumpsall, about 3 miles away.
What official data says about Acres
Acres — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 16.7% of Acres's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Acres, 6.5% of the 1,254 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 8% average across Borough of Oldham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Acres has 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 88% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 30.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Acres are Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School (0.6 miles) and North Chadderton School (0.8 miles). 19 secondary schools are within three miles. Acres's Local Authority has 103 schools educating 38,288 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Acres is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Acres is about 7 miles from Manchester University Dental Hospital in Manchester.
The Orthodontic Journey in Acres
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Acres helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Acres
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Acres — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Acres
The orthodontic landscape in Acres offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Acres
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Acres — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Acres. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Acres
If Acres, Borough of Oldham is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. This page links onward to Chadderton Fold, Healds Green, Mills Hill, Slattocks, Chadderton Park, and Chadderton Heights for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Acres
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Acres often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Acres?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Acres is SimplyOne Dental MIDDLETON, about 1.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Ascroft Medical - Dental & Medical Clinic (2.7 miles) and The Tooth Place Dental Surgery (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Acres?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Acres, 75 practices within 10 miles and 191 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Acres?
The nearest practice to Acres that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Tooth Place Dental Surgery in Chadderton, about 2.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Oldham Orthodontics (3.2 miles) and Blackley Dental Practice (3.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Acres, Borough of Oldham?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Acres, Borough of Oldham?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.